Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 8/19/25
Aug 19, 2025
Explore the evolution of investing strategies and the power of personalized stock selection. Discover the significance of teaching financial literacy to future generations, along with early investment tactics like index funds. Learn valuable lessons from childhood games that introduce essential investment concepts. The discussion also tackles tough decisions like whether to cut losses or hold onto losing stocks, emphasizing the need for proactive investing. Finally, connect through social media for community engagement and innovative business solutions.
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Know Your Suitability First
- Determine what investments fit your age and temperament before buying a stock.
- Measure your personal risk tolerance and only buy stocks suitable for that profile.
How An Answering Machine Taught Suitability
- Young Jim used an answering machine to give 20-second stock wraps and build a following.
- A Goldman executive taught him about suitability after hearing those recorded recommendations.
Stocks Come Without Insurance
- Stocks carry no refund or guaranteed protection, so brokers should assess buyer suitability carefully.
- Digital brokerage has reduced protections to signed forms, increasing the investor's responsibility to know risk.